Art Bowdoin, Lt Colonel (Ret.)
Former 608th CEO Passed - 6/27/2017
Arthur Cleveland Bowdoin - June 23, 1931 - July 27, 2017
Obituary for Arthur Cleveland Bowdoin
Lt. Col. Arthur Cleveland (Cleve) Bowdoin, US Army (Retired) passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Stuart, Florida. He was 86.
Cleve was born on June 23, 1931 in Comanche, Texas, the second child of Lula Bessie Kingston Bowdoin and Paul Henry Bowdoin. With siblings Paul, Nita Beth, and Marshall Dean, he spent his youth in Mont Belvieu, Texas, growing up among oil fields and cattle ranches.
He attended Barber’s Hill High School, and was active in the 4-H Club. In his sophomore… year he raised a steer, Esso Extra, that placed at the 1947 Houston Fat Stock Show. Following high school, Cleve entered the cadet corps at Texas A&M College. He graduated in 1953, earning a degree in animal husbandry, then entered the US Army as a second lieutenant. He married Billye Marie Moss during his senior year and together they raised four children. The marriage ended in divorce after 19 years.
Cleve’s Army career spanned 24 years and many of his early years were spent attending flight school. He was trained as a helicopter pilot first, then later as a fixed-wing pilot. He trained at Gary Air Force Base (Texas), Ft. Sill (Oklahoma), Ft. Benning (Georgia) and Ft. Rucker (Alabama). Ultimately, he achieved the highest degree as an Army Master Aviator. He flew a variety of helicopters including the Bell HU-1 “Huey”, Boeing CH-47 Chinook, and Sikorsky models H-13, H- 34 and H-37. He also flew L-19 and L-20 Cessnas, and the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk. He received many military service medals, including the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone.
Cleve’s expertise was in aviation transportation and maintenance. One of his early assignments was serving with the 8178th AU (Army Unit Aviation Maintenance Heavy) with the 8th Army (Ascom City, Korea). Returning stateside he was stationed at Ft. Benning with the 4th Transportation Company, and later held a command position with its 152nd Detachment based at Fliegerhorst Army Airfield (Hanau, Germany). He also commanded the 593rd Transportation Detachment during a second tour in Korea and, in Vietnam, he lead the 608th Trans. Company at Dong Ba Thin. Other leadership posts included Army Aviation Material Laboratories (Ft. Eustis, Virginia), Grumman Aerospace (Stuart, Florida), Army Aviation Material Command (St. Louis, Misssouri), and Isfahan Air Force Base (Iran). Upon retirement in 1977, he was a consultant with Bell Helicopter Labs in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Cleve met his second wife, Cynthia Sameck , while stationed with Grumman in Stuart, Florida. They have had a home there since 1984. In addition to bowling, working in his garage, and travel, Cleve never missed the annual reunion of the 4th/52nd Transportation Corps. He served as their archivist and historian for over 25 years, and his carefully assembled scrapbooks were a labor of love.
Cleve was a do-it-yourself guy, always happiest with a project, especially rebuilding a car. His idea of fun was rummaging for car parts at an auto salvage yard. He gave each of his children a restored Chevy Camaro upon high school graduation. His love of cars translated to long road trips. He loved to drive, often spending four days en route for a one-day visit. He was a man who knew how to read a road map and find the cheapest gas.
Cleve had a great love of family, never missing a chance to attend a family gathering, even as his health failed. Special occasions were always acknowledged with a card in the mail, and his grandchildren were especially favored, and impressed, by his gifts of US Savings Bonds. He was a proud Aggie alumnus and his memory will be honored at the next annual Aggie Muster with the Roll Call for the Absent. Although none of his children attend A&M, he was a proud Aggie Grandpa and a reluctant (though proud) Longhorn Dad. When you eat home-made vanilla ice cream, peanut brittle or ribbon cane syrup, think of Cleve. He will be missed.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cynthia Sameck Bowdoin; his four children Vickie Bilisoly, Ronny Bowdoin, Mark Bowdoin and Scott Bowdoin; grandchildren Christopher, Rebecca, Anica, Rachel, Jessica and Frank; and great grandchildren Carter, Hadley, Tucker and Everett. He is also survived by his sister Nita Beth Bowdoin Thornton and an extended family in Texas.
A memorial gathering and interment will be held at a later date in his home state of Texas.
Obituary for Arthur Cleveland Bowdoin
Lt. Col. Arthur Cleveland (Cleve) Bowdoin, US Army (Retired) passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Stuart, Florida. He was 86.
Cleve was born on June 23, 1931 in Comanche, Texas, the second child of Lula Bessie Kingston Bowdoin and Paul Henry Bowdoin. With siblings Paul, Nita Beth, and Marshall Dean, he spent his youth in Mont Belvieu, Texas, growing up among oil fields and cattle ranches.
He attended Barber’s Hill High School, and was active in the 4-H Club. In his sophomore… year he raised a steer, Esso Extra, that placed at the 1947 Houston Fat Stock Show. Following high school, Cleve entered the cadet corps at Texas A&M College. He graduated in 1953, earning a degree in animal husbandry, then entered the US Army as a second lieutenant. He married Billye Marie Moss during his senior year and together they raised four children. The marriage ended in divorce after 19 years.
Cleve’s Army career spanned 24 years and many of his early years were spent attending flight school. He was trained as a helicopter pilot first, then later as a fixed-wing pilot. He trained at Gary Air Force Base (Texas), Ft. Sill (Oklahoma), Ft. Benning (Georgia) and Ft. Rucker (Alabama). Ultimately, he achieved the highest degree as an Army Master Aviator. He flew a variety of helicopters including the Bell HU-1 “Huey”, Boeing CH-47 Chinook, and Sikorsky models H-13, H- 34 and H-37. He also flew L-19 and L-20 Cessnas, and the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk. He received many military service medals, including the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone.
Cleve’s expertise was in aviation transportation and maintenance. One of his early assignments was serving with the 8178th AU (Army Unit Aviation Maintenance Heavy) with the 8th Army (Ascom City, Korea). Returning stateside he was stationed at Ft. Benning with the 4th Transportation Company, and later held a command position with its 152nd Detachment based at Fliegerhorst Army Airfield (Hanau, Germany). He also commanded the 593rd Transportation Detachment during a second tour in Korea and, in Vietnam, he lead the 608th Trans. Company at Dong Ba Thin. Other leadership posts included Army Aviation Material Laboratories (Ft. Eustis, Virginia), Grumman Aerospace (Stuart, Florida), Army Aviation Material Command (St. Louis, Misssouri), and Isfahan Air Force Base (Iran). Upon retirement in 1977, he was a consultant with Bell Helicopter Labs in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Cleve met his second wife, Cynthia Sameck , while stationed with Grumman in Stuart, Florida. They have had a home there since 1984. In addition to bowling, working in his garage, and travel, Cleve never missed the annual reunion of the 4th/52nd Transportation Corps. He served as their archivist and historian for over 25 years, and his carefully assembled scrapbooks were a labor of love.
Cleve was a do-it-yourself guy, always happiest with a project, especially rebuilding a car. His idea of fun was rummaging for car parts at an auto salvage yard. He gave each of his children a restored Chevy Camaro upon high school graduation. His love of cars translated to long road trips. He loved to drive, often spending four days en route for a one-day visit. He was a man who knew how to read a road map and find the cheapest gas.
Cleve had a great love of family, never missing a chance to attend a family gathering, even as his health failed. Special occasions were always acknowledged with a card in the mail, and his grandchildren were especially favored, and impressed, by his gifts of US Savings Bonds. He was a proud Aggie alumnus and his memory will be honored at the next annual Aggie Muster with the Roll Call for the Absent. Although none of his children attend A&M, he was a proud Aggie Grandpa and a reluctant (though proud) Longhorn Dad. When you eat home-made vanilla ice cream, peanut brittle or ribbon cane syrup, think of Cleve. He will be missed.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cynthia Sameck Bowdoin; his four children Vickie Bilisoly, Ronny Bowdoin, Mark Bowdoin and Scott Bowdoin; grandchildren Christopher, Rebecca, Anica, Rachel, Jessica and Frank; and great grandchildren Carter, Hadley, Tucker and Everett. He is also survived by his sister Nita Beth Bowdoin Thornton and an extended family in Texas.
A memorial gathering and interment will be held at a later date in his home state of Texas.
Tom Towle, Lt. Colonel (Ret.)
Former Battalion Commander Passed -7/12/2017
Tom Towle
February 1, 1932 - July 12, 2017
Thomas Joseph Towle, LTC. (Ret.) died 7/12/17 after suffering a stroke in June.
Born Feb 1, 1936 in Newark, NJ, to Marie Fidele (McCartie) and Henry Aloysius Towle. Brother to Joseph, Charlie, Josephine, Don, Kathy and Harry. Married Norma Jean McVean. He is survived by his three daughters: Kathleen Lehman (Bruce and daughter Izzie), Leslie Berrier (Jim) and Alison Moore (Charlie).
Tom was a proud Army Aviator. He flew both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters and was awarded numerous medals including the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. His career highlights included positions as chief aircraft armaments officer on the Army General staff at the Pentagon and as a Battalion Commander in Viet Nam. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
After retiring Tom continued to fly and enjoyed his Falco and other aircraft and his many friends at Wisener Field in Mineola. Tom loved adventure. In recent years he traveled and lived in Argentina, Ecuador, Columbia and Europe. The day of his stroke he was leaving for Lisbon, Portugal. He had close friendships with the folks at Brookshires where he’d visit for coffee most mornings and at Byford’s garage where he and the “B.S. Boys” gathered for coffee and conversation in the afternoons.
Tom was a man of deep faith and an enduring belief in the power of positive thinking. The world lost a unique soul when “The Colonel” died. We will miss his wit, intelligence, humor and generosity. His funeral will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. A celebration of life is planned for Monday, July 17 at 5 p.m. in the Royal Flying Circus Aviation Museum.
Tom Towle
February 1, 1932 - July 12, 2017
Thomas Joseph Towle, LTC. (Ret.) died 7/12/17 after suffering a stroke in June.
Born Feb 1, 1936 in Newark, NJ, to Marie Fidele (McCartie) and Henry Aloysius Towle. Brother to Joseph, Charlie, Josephine, Don, Kathy and Harry. Married Norma Jean McVean. He is survived by his three daughters: Kathleen Lehman (Bruce and daughter Izzie), Leslie Berrier (Jim) and Alison Moore (Charlie).
Tom was a proud Army Aviator. He flew both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters and was awarded numerous medals including the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. His career highlights included positions as chief aircraft armaments officer on the Army General staff at the Pentagon and as a Battalion Commander in Viet Nam. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
After retiring Tom continued to fly and enjoyed his Falco and other aircraft and his many friends at Wisener Field in Mineola. Tom loved adventure. In recent years he traveled and lived in Argentina, Ecuador, Columbia and Europe. The day of his stroke he was leaving for Lisbon, Portugal. He had close friendships with the folks at Brookshires where he’d visit for coffee most mornings and at Byford’s garage where he and the “B.S. Boys” gathered for coffee and conversation in the afternoons.
Tom was a man of deep faith and an enduring belief in the power of positive thinking. The world lost a unique soul when “The Colonel” died. We will miss his wit, intelligence, humor and generosity. His funeral will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. A celebration of life is planned for Monday, July 17 at 5 p.m. in the Royal Flying Circus Aviation Museum.
Leonard Joseph (Rod) Rodowick, Major (Ret.)
Former CO of the 540th Trans Co. Passed 12/16/2016
LEONARD JOSEPH (ROD) RODOWICK
Leonard Joseph (ROD) Rodowick got his permanent “Wings”, Friday December 16, 2016 is his home in Caliente Nevada. He was born March 2, 1929 in Kenosha Wisconsin to Joseph and Katharine Rodowick.
He never knew a stranger and was known for his humor and hugs.
At the age of 16 he joined the U. S. Army and served in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. During his 28 yr. career he received numerous commendations including 2 Purple Hearts, 5 Bronze Stars, 3 Distinguished flying Crosses, Meritorious Service Medal and multiple other awards.
Aviation was his first love and he maintained the Army’s first helicopters. He was the honor graduate of the Ft. Walters Helicopter Class of 1958-1 and received his commission as a Warrant Officer.
In 1963 he was directly promoted to Captain and retired as a Major.
Highlights of his career included the development and funding of the U.S. Army Test pilot school that standardized training for Maintenance Officers working on turbine engines. He developed procedures and training standards for flying rotor wing aircraft under instrument flight rules. (IFR))
In 1972, President Richard Nixon awarded him the Management Improvement Certificate for the development of turbine engine testing procedures called “TEAK” and “DER” that analyzed turbine engines in the field, procedures taught and used today credited with saving countless lives and monies by preventing in-flight engine failures.
He served as General Westmoreland’s personal pilot and aide.
He was a life member the Caliente VFW 7114, Vietnam Helicopters Pilots Association, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association, and a member of the Quiet Birdman. He held an Associate Degree from University of Maryland.
Following retirement in 1973, He and his wife Alice relocated to Las Vegas and then Pahrump Nevada. They were involved with construction and land development and were instrumental in the development of the private Calvada Meadows Aero Park. They moved to Caliente NV. in 2008.
He is survived by Alice, his wife of 46 years whom he meet in Viet Nam, sons Scott (Lori) of Elverta CA., Todd of Mathis TX., and Leonard Jr. of Nixa, MO. and numerous grand and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son, Robert and sister, Wanda Nelson.
The family would like to thank members of the Caliente Methodist Church, VFW 7114 and Aux. and Comfort Hospice Care for their kind and loving support. If desired, the family suggests that you donate to the VFW Post 7114, P. O. Box 415, Caliente, NV. 89008.
Celebration of life will be held Saturday, January. 28, 2017 at the Caliente VFW Post, 391 Dixon ST., from 3:00 to 5:00. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wabaunsee Co. Kansas at a later date.
LEONARD JOSEPH (ROD) RODOWICK
Leonard Joseph (ROD) Rodowick got his permanent “Wings”, Friday December 16, 2016 is his home in Caliente Nevada. He was born March 2, 1929 in Kenosha Wisconsin to Joseph and Katharine Rodowick.
He never knew a stranger and was known for his humor and hugs.
At the age of 16 he joined the U. S. Army and served in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. During his 28 yr. career he received numerous commendations including 2 Purple Hearts, 5 Bronze Stars, 3 Distinguished flying Crosses, Meritorious Service Medal and multiple other awards.
Aviation was his first love and he maintained the Army’s first helicopters. He was the honor graduate of the Ft. Walters Helicopter Class of 1958-1 and received his commission as a Warrant Officer.
In 1963 he was directly promoted to Captain and retired as a Major.
Highlights of his career included the development and funding of the U.S. Army Test pilot school that standardized training for Maintenance Officers working on turbine engines. He developed procedures and training standards for flying rotor wing aircraft under instrument flight rules. (IFR))
In 1972, President Richard Nixon awarded him the Management Improvement Certificate for the development of turbine engine testing procedures called “TEAK” and “DER” that analyzed turbine engines in the field, procedures taught and used today credited with saving countless lives and monies by preventing in-flight engine failures.
He served as General Westmoreland’s personal pilot and aide.
He was a life member the Caliente VFW 7114, Vietnam Helicopters Pilots Association, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association, and a member of the Quiet Birdman. He held an Associate Degree from University of Maryland.
Following retirement in 1973, He and his wife Alice relocated to Las Vegas and then Pahrump Nevada. They were involved with construction and land development and were instrumental in the development of the private Calvada Meadows Aero Park. They moved to Caliente NV. in 2008.
He is survived by Alice, his wife of 46 years whom he meet in Viet Nam, sons Scott (Lori) of Elverta CA., Todd of Mathis TX., and Leonard Jr. of Nixa, MO. and numerous grand and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son, Robert and sister, Wanda Nelson.
The family would like to thank members of the Caliente Methodist Church, VFW 7114 and Aux. and Comfort Hospice Care for their kind and loving support. If desired, the family suggests that you donate to the VFW Post 7114, P. O. Box 415, Caliente, NV. 89008.
Celebration of life will be held Saturday, January. 28, 2017 at the Caliente VFW Post, 391 Dixon ST., from 3:00 to 5:00. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wabaunsee Co. Kansas at a later date.
Norman Walter Paulson, Col. (Ret.)
Former Commander of the 14th Battalion Passed 10/08/2016.
Paulson, Col. (Ret.) Norman Walter
Paulson, Col. (Ret) Norman Walter died on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Millbrook, AL at the age of 91. Colonel Paulson entered military service from his home state of Iowa in 1943 at the age of 18. He married his childhood sweetheart Beverly Barr on his 21st birthday, January 22,1946. He served his country in the United States Army for more than 33 years, including WWII, Korea from December 1950 to May 1952 as a combat engineer, and in Vietnam from March 1968 to March 1969 as commander of the 14th Transportation Aircraft Maintenance & Supply Battalion and as Deputy Commander of the 34th Aircraft Maintenance & Supply Group with six battalions located throughout Vietnam. He was a dual rated senior Army aviator and at the time of his retirement in 1976 was the commander of the United States Army Aviation Safety Center at Ft. Rucker, AL.
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Paulson, Col. (Ret) Norman Walter died on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Millbrook, AL at the age of 91. Colonel Paulson entered military service from his home state of Iowa in 1943 at the age of 18. He married his childhood sweetheart Beverly Barr on his 21st birthday, January 22,1946. He served his country in the United States Army for more than 33 years, including WWII, Korea from December 1950 to May 1952 as a combat engineer, and in Vietnam from March 1968 to March 1969 as commander of the 14th Transportation Aircraft Maintenance & Supply Battalion and as Deputy Commander of the 34th Aircraft Maintenance & Supply Group with six battalions located throughout Vietnam. He was a dual rated senior Army aviator and at the time of his retirement in 1976 was the commander of the United States Army Aviation Safety Center at Ft. Rucker, AL.
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Sadly, I must inform you that we have lost our brother in arms…
James W Womble of the 610th
Director of the 610th, 14th Trans Battalion Association
James lost his battle at 3am on Dec 10th 2015.
James was a 20 year veteran of the US Army. As an E6 and was a proud member of the 610th /14th Transportation Battalion. He served his country courageously with three tours in Viet Nam 65-66 67-68 68-69. James returned to Ft Eustice and was an instructor in the power train dept.
James will be buried today at the National Cemetery in Nashville, TN. He will be given a full military funeral with a 21 gun salute.
His brother Gerry who many of you may remember accompanied him to our last reunion in San Antonio. Gerry ([email protected]) is his only relative and will attend his funeral.
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Richard Douglas Kavanaugh Sr.
August 23, 1939 - November 10, 2014
Dedicated Husband, Loving Father, Disciplined Soldier,
Optimistic Golfer & Seasoned Sailor
August 23, 1939 - November 10, 2014
Dedicated Husband, Loving Father, Disciplined Soldier,
Optimistic Golfer & Seasoned Sailor
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Dick Kavanaugh, on the eve of Veteran's Day, November 10. He was surrounded by his loving daughters and passed peacefully after a thankfully brief bout with pneumonia & congestive heart failure.
As Mom is fond of saying, "If you knew Dick, you loved him!" He was enthusiastic, fun-loving, generous, curious, gentle, and kind-hearted. We were so fortunate to have had him for a dad for as long as we did - he was always our biggest cheerleader! Dad loved life and his family and friends. We are grateful for the strong bonds of friendship & respect each of you had with Mom & Dad over the years - you have enriched their lives beyond measure.
So, pop a cork and have a toast to Dick Kavanaugh - to a life fully lived and a man deeply loved! As he sails into the sunset - Fair winds and following seas Dad. He was very fond of the following poem and it was embroidered on a pillow that was kept on the Bullship, which held their favorite way of life:
His Irish sense of humor was evident in many things - as many of you may recall.... He had a plaque in his office that read: A good friend will come & bail you out of jail .but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, uDamn, that was fun!!"
We have not made any formal memorial arrangements at this time. He did say on numerous occasions, that when the time came, he wanted his ashes spread on the Chesapeake Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of RDK can be made to a military/veteran's organization of your choice. Two well-regarded charities include:
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
One Intrepid Square, West 46th St. & 12th Ave. 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420
New York, New York 10036 Rockville, MD 20850
1-800-340-HERO (4376) 1-888-294-8560
http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/ http://www.fisherhouse/org/
As Mom is fond of saying, "If you knew Dick, you loved him!" He was enthusiastic, fun-loving, generous, curious, gentle, and kind-hearted. We were so fortunate to have had him for a dad for as long as we did - he was always our biggest cheerleader! Dad loved life and his family and friends. We are grateful for the strong bonds of friendship & respect each of you had with Mom & Dad over the years - you have enriched their lives beyond measure.
So, pop a cork and have a toast to Dick Kavanaugh - to a life fully lived and a man deeply loved! As he sails into the sunset - Fair winds and following seas Dad. He was very fond of the following poem and it was embroidered on a pillow that was kept on the Bullship, which held their favorite way of life:
His Irish sense of humor was evident in many things - as many of you may recall.... He had a plaque in his office that read: A good friend will come & bail you out of jail .but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, uDamn, that was fun!!"
We have not made any formal memorial arrangements at this time. He did say on numerous occasions, that when the time came, he wanted his ashes spread on the Chesapeake Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of RDK can be made to a military/veteran's organization of your choice. Two well-regarded charities include:
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
One Intrepid Square, West 46th St. & 12th Ave. 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420
New York, New York 10036 Rockville, MD 20850
1-800-340-HERO (4376) 1-888-294-8560
http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/ http://www.fisherhouse/org/

Allen L. Walker
MANSFIELD, PA. - Allen L. Walker, 70, of Mansfield, Pa., died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, N.Y. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Allen was a Naval Liaison for Northrup Grumman, Long Island, N.Y.
Newspaper Obituary
Memorial donations may be made in Al's memory to the F&AM Friendship Lodge Building Fund
PO Box 164
Mansfield, PA 16933
MANSFIELD, PA. - Allen L. Walker, 70, of Mansfield, Pa., died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, N.Y. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Allen was a Naval Liaison for Northrup Grumman, Long Island, N.Y.
Newspaper Obituary
Memorial donations may be made in Al's memory to the F&AM Friendship Lodge Building Fund
PO Box 164
Mansfield, PA 16933

DONALD W. DERAUD
FORT MYERS, FLA. – Donald W. DeRaud, 81, died on Nov. 28, 2012, in Fort Myers.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1931, in Cleveland.
He served for 20 years in the Army from 1948 to 1968, stationed in Germany, United States and two years in Vietnam. After the military, he worked for 29 years for Parker Hannifin as a Lab Supervisor and after moving to Fort Myers, he worked for Brinks Security for five years. He just received a standing ovation Nov. 10, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. at the Vietnam Reunion.
A member of Wick Lodge No. 481 F.&A.M. in Youngstown, and he was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a member of the Youngstown Maennerchor and served one year as President.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marianne E. (Hauke); four children, Laura, Karen, Sabine and Wolfgang; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
Friends may visit www.horizonfunerals.com to sign the guest book.
FORT MYERS, FLA. – Donald W. DeRaud, 81, died on Nov. 28, 2012, in Fort Myers.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1931, in Cleveland.
He served for 20 years in the Army from 1948 to 1968, stationed in Germany, United States and two years in Vietnam. After the military, he worked for 29 years for Parker Hannifin as a Lab Supervisor and after moving to Fort Myers, he worked for Brinks Security for five years. He just received a standing ovation Nov. 10, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. at the Vietnam Reunion.
A member of Wick Lodge No. 481 F.&A.M. in Youngstown, and he was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a member of the Youngstown Maennerchor and served one year as President.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marianne E. (Hauke); four children, Laura, Karen, Sabine and Wolfgang; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
Friends may visit www.horizonfunerals.com to sign the guest book.